Ride through to Auckland Castle

Jane fancied a ride through to Auckland Castle for a cuppa and cake in the tea rooms so off we set along the old railway lines. The lines were quite quiet for a Sunday morning, there was a few dog walkers, runners and other cyclists. We passed a lovely bloke in Brandon who refused to move to one side with his two dogs and gave us a mouthful of abuse, apart from that everyone has as happy as Larry out in the fresh air on a Sunday morning.
When we reached the castle a security guard stopped us as soon we opened the door and said the tea rooms were closed as it was breakfast with Santa morning! Off we set again and ended up at Greggs for two £2 butty/drink deals. Not what Jane was expecting at the half way point but its better than nowt! We shall return again for tiffen at the Castle. The lines were nearly dry apart from a couple of puddles and as for the weather well it was cloudy, overcast, windy but dry. It felt cold when we left but soon warmed up and had a lovely tail wind nearly all the way back in.
Below are a few pics from the ride, enjoy and hopefully more soon -